Thanks everyone for the comments. I need to be careful though.... 1000+ posts of techno-babble must be tough on the brain for you guys. Hey seriously though, I appreciate yall having me, and appreciate greatly the folks who make all of this possible(The Gauge, and my wife who hasn't killed me for the money I have spent).
Since I do not know anyone in my area who has trains as a hobby, in essence, all of you are my "train buddies" and it makes the hobby all the more enjoyable for me. Having meaningful interaction and a place to express ideas with your peers is a wonderful thing!
Gary